Here are the available Aion models in PH

Aion, under the distributorship of Dangdang New Energy Auto Service Limited Corporation, has entered the market with the ES compact sedan and the Y compact crossover. 

The question now is: what are these two rides offering to prospective buyers? Let’s delve deep into each of the two models' specifications to answer the question and guide folks who are interested in diving into the world of EVs through Aion. 

Aion Y

One of the models comprising the marque’s initial lineup for the Philippines is the Y five-seater compact crossover. 

Size-wise, it is 4,535-millimeters (mm) long, 1,870-mm wide, and 1,650-mm in height. Its wheelbase spans 2,750-mm. 

Providing the five-seater ride with a sharp modern appearance is its pair of “Angel Wing” LED headlamp clusters. Per its name, the said LED fixtures bear a wing-like appearance that flows down towards the lower sections of the vehicle’s front fascia. It also has a sharp-cornered nose, as well as a sizable lower intake vent.

From the side, the vehicle has a combination of silver and black-colored claddings. It also has tall windows, a set of subtle character lines, and flush door handles. Additionally, the top of the vehicle has a pair of roof rails and a sunroof. 

The rear of the ride, meanwhile, sports a sleeker profile, which received an LED taillight bar, a roof-mounted spoiler, and more silver-colored trim pieces. 

Inside, the model has a wealth of soft-touch surfaces and plenty of tech features. For starters, its dashboard is dominated by a 14.6-inch infotainment screen and a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster. 

The sound output of the Y’s infotainment system is done through a six-piece speaker system. Smartphone connectivity, on the other hand, is done through Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and a USB port. 

A dual-zone automatic climate control system, ambient lighting, power-adjustable front seats, and leather upholstery provide more comfort for its occupants. The driver, on the other hand, also gets a push-to-start button, a drive mode selector, an electronic parking brake, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. 

Safety-wise, the all-new, fully electric Y was kitted out with what one would expect from a modern crossover. It has anti-lock braking, front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, traction control, ISOFIX child seat anchors, a 360-degree view camera, stability control, and hill-hold control, among others. 

The said bits are reinforced by advanced driver-assist systems, including adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, traffic-jam assist, and lane departure warning, among others. 

Propelling the Aion Y is an electronic motor paired with a lithium-iron-phosphate battery. At maximum, the said system can output 201 horsepower (hp) and 225 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque. It also has a range of 490 kilometers (km), as indicated by the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). It can, however, also recover range via its regenerative braking system. 

Pricing for the AIon Y starts at P1.498 million for the entry-level Elite variant. The top-spec Premium, meanwhile, retails at P1.698 million. 

Aion ES

The second, smaller model that joined Aion’s initial local lineup is the ES sedan. 

Size-wise, the all-new five-seater four-door sedan is 4,810-mm long, 1,880-mm wide, and 1,545-mm in height. Its wheelbase also has a length of 2,750-mm. 

Appearance-wise, the ES is a slick ride filled with contemporarily-designed exterior bits. Specifically, it has full LED exterior lighting features, a low-slung roofline, and a set of elegant 17-inch alloy wheels. 

Other exterior amenities present on the ES include a power tailgate, power-adjustable side mirrors, automatic headlamp functionality, and rear LED fog lamps. Additional eye candy for the sedan may likewise come from its 17-inch alloy wheelset. 

The interior of the ES, meanwhile, features a streamlined dashboard dominated by an eight-inch infotainment screen. Connection to smartphones for the said screen can be done via Bluetooth, and it also uses a four-piece speaker system. 

The driver of the Aion sedan, on the other hand, was provided with an automatic anti-glare rearview mirror, a 3.5-inch liquid-crystal instrument panel, a manually adjustable seat, a multi-function steering wheel, a push-to-start button, and a front cabin center armrest. 

Other interior amenities for the ES include automatic air-conditioning with rear vents, leather upholstery, and plenty of USB ports. 

Safety for the ES is primarily provided by dual-front airbags, anti-lock braking, ISOFIX child seat anchors, stability control, traction control, a reverse camera, and hill hold control, among others. 

Under the hood of the Aion four-door sedan is a permanent magnet synchronous motor paired with a lithium-iron-phosphate battery. At maximum, it can deliver 134 hp and 225 Nm of torque. It also has a NEDC range of 442 km, as well as a regenerative braking system. 

As of its introduction to the Philippine market, the sole variant of the Aion ES is priced at P1.358 million. 

Warranty 

Per Aion, both the Y and ES nameplates are packaged with an eight-year or 160,000-kilometer vehicle warranty. It also comes with an eight-year or 200,000-kilometer battery warranty. 

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